Category Archives: Politics and Council

Library fees aligned

Library fees aligned across Moreton Bay region

Book lovers can now have any item from any library in Moreton Bay region delivered to their nearest branch for a small fee of $0.60.

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COUNCIL REVALUATIONS REQUEST

Council to ask government for revaluations

The State Government will be asked to value all Moreton Bay Regional Council rateable properties by July 2009 to aid council’s amalgamation process.

Mayor Allan Sutherland said council could not implement a consolidated differential rating policy until a uniform revaluation has been completed.

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Dog Registration

Renewal Date Set for July 1

Moreton Bay Regional Council has set its annual dog registration renewal date to July 1, in an effort to further align the dog registration process.

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DIGITISED CEMETERY RECORDS

Cemetery records throughout the whole of the Moreton Bay region could be digitised and archived on the Internet.

The Moreton Bay Regional Council has expressed an interest in the process through the State Government’s Community Memorial Restoration Program grant scheme.

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LINDAS VINE LINES Oct 2008

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Linda Lavarch

State Member for Kurwongbah

As many of you would now be aware, I have made the very difficult decision not to recontest the seat of Kurwongbah (soon to be Pine Rivers) at the next election.  This decision was not taken lightly as I have a great love for my local area and it has been an honour and a privilege serving as your local State Member since the by-election win in May 1997. 
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Dickson News Oct 2008

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From your  Federal Member for Dickson

PETER DUTTON

Single pensioners can’t live on $273 a week Mr Rudd

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SCOUTS THEME WINS COUNCIL DISPLAY PRIZE AT EKKA

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A horticultural display with the theme Year of the Scout has won Moreton Bay Regional Council a first prize at this year’s Ekka in Brisbane.

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RESIDENTS URGED TO REMAIN WATER WISE

Restrictions have been eased, but Moreton Bay Regional Council is urging residents to remain mindful of their water use.

From Thursday July 31, the State Government eased water restrictions from Level 6 with a target maximum use of 140 litres of water per person per day, to a target of 170 litres a day.

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COUNCIL SELECTED FOR PET-FRIENDLY TRIAL

Moreton Bay Regional Council has been selected to participate in a new State Government trial program that aims to reduce the number of unwanted cats and dogs being killed each year.

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National Tree Day – more than 2000 trees planted in Pine Rivers district

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About 100 people planted more than 2000 trees in National Tree Day events at Samford and Lawnton planting locations on Sunday, 27th July, despite the chilly winter weather.

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